Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 3 at 2:15PM CDT by NWS New Orleans LA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 3, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
April 3, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 215 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Grosse Tete, or 12 miles northwest of Plaquemine,
moving north at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
New Roads, Addis, Brusly, Livonia, Maringouin, Fordoche, Rosedale,
Grosse Tete, Morganza, Ramah, Erwinville, and Lottie.
This includes Interstate 10 in Louisiana between mile markers 128 and
150.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Pointe Coupee; West Feliciana; Iberville; West Baton Rouge
Forcast Office:
NWS New Orleans LA
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov